Tougher than traditional pastels yet supple, Prismacolor Premier NuPastel Firm Pastel Sticks resist breaking but maintain the same rich, creamy texture needed for blending and shading. That means you enjoy 36 vividly smooth shades with less powdery mess than traditional pastels. Perfect for creating illustrations, tightly rendered drawings and even coloring books, the Prismacolor pastels can be dulled for full coverage or sharpened to a fine point. For use both wet and dry, you can create decadent layers and shimmering effects.